Mortgage Rates Dropping, But Can You Get One? Mortgage rates have plummeted, but that hasn’t made getting a home loan any easier for most borrowers. As the housing market has imploded, lenders have battened down the hatches on mortgage underwriting, consistently raising the credit scores necessary to qualify for the most favorable terms, […]
Election 08: Fannie and Freddie
Election 08: Fannie and Freddie John McCain and Barack Obama agree the Treasury needed to step in to rescue Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. They disagree over how much the U.S. government should be involved in the housing market once the immediate crisis is past. The differences between the two presidential candidates over […]
Are Modern Necessities Necessary?
Are Modern Necessities Necessary? Many of the things you spend money on aren’t as necessary as you think. Cutting them could save you hundreds of dollars. Money Editor Stacy Johnson explains in this short (1:39) video… Are you spending money on any of these "necessities of life?" We’d love to hear from […]
The Mortgage Bailout: What Do You Think?
The Mortgage Bailout: What Do You Think? Do you think the government takeover of mortgage buyers Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac was a good move? Yes – It just might save the housing market… No – It’s too risky to taxpayers… or, do you think it’s too soon to say? We’d love […]
Homeowners Insurance: Are You Sure You’re Covered?
Homeowners Insurance: Are You Sure You’re Covered? Being smack dab in the middle of the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season tends to make us all think about homeowner’s insurance. What’s the most important thing you need to know about your homeowners insurance? The answer: What it does — and doesn’t — cover. […]
Real Estate Auction Warning
Real Estate Auction Warning Ever been to a real estate auction? Ever been told you can pick up a steal at a real estate auction? our Money Editor, Stacy Johnson, explains why the highest bid at a real estate auction DOESN’T necessarily mean you’ve won the bidding and bought the property. Video […]
Taxes: One Myth Dispelled
Taxes: One Myth Dispelled There used to be a policy stating that anyone aged 55 and over could exclude up to $125,000 of his/her gains from the sale of a house. This was availed of under the premise that this is done only once. The newer rules now are actually more specific. In […]
Existing Home Sales Hit 5 Month High
Existing Home Sales Hit 5 Month High The National Association of Realtors announced recently that Existing Home Sales, after falling to 10-year low in June, rebounded in July to a 5-month high. The report, which measures the month-over-month sale of previously owned homes, indicated sales of such homes increased 3.1 percent. Bob Walters, […]
2 Million Borrowers Avoid Foreclosure
2 Million Borrowers Avoid Foreclosure Hope Now has helped more than 2 million at-risk borrowers stay in their homes during the past 13 months. Despite this progress, foreclosures continue to climb; 91,752 families lost their homes in July. That represents an increase of 14% from June and more than double the number of July […]
Home Gardens Reduce Food Costs
Home Gardens Reduce Food Costs Looking for ways to cut down on that rising grocery bill? Money Talks editor Debi Marie has some tips in this short video on growing your own groceries with a simple, low-maintenace home garden. Have any comments or suggestions about home gardening? Use our "comment" link below […]
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